I have been all about simple cards so far this week and today is no exception! This one truly is a #simplestamping card.
Cutest Crew
The Cutest Crew stamp set has to be one of the “cutest” stamp sets in a while. It has both cats and dogs, and they are adorable! I love both, actually most animals, so of course it was immediately on my list when it first debuted. I used the little birds, which I had really not even looked at originally, along with the sweet sentiment. Both are stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black and the birds are given a touch of color with some Stampin’ Blends. I also stamped the birds on the inside layer of the card for added fun.
Blending
This is a super simple card but I wanted to add a touch of extra to it. So I stamped the birds and the sentiment and then did something I do not often do. I used Blending Brushes to create the background colors. Pool Party is used for the sky and Old Olive for the grass.
Even if you are new to Blending Brushes and Blending Ink on your paper, this is an easy one to do. I will say “always…begin with the brush off of your cardstock”. And less is more. You can add more color, but cannot take away. Start with just a bit of color on your brush, rub it on your Grid Paper, then slide it across the grid paper and onto your cardstock. This alleviates the dark spots that happen. And if that happens don’t fret over it. An embellishment or some darker shading next to it can camouflage that. After all, these are handmade!!
Papers
I chose the Cute As A Bug Designer Series paper to go with my sweet layer. The two sheets compliment each other and are both bright and cheerful. I layered the two pieces, which each measures 5 1/8 X 1 7/8, on to a Basic White that measures 5 1/4 X 4. Two cover any joining issues, I added a strip of Old Olive that is 5 1/4 X 1/4. The only Extra today is a single Brushed Brass Butterfly. These went on the Last Chance List and were immediately scooped up. So sadly they have all flown away. They will be missed by me!
To carry the fun theme to the inside, I layered the Basic White onto a piece of Poppy Parade cardstock. And added only the Pool Party blending over them
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